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Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LT06 MGEMOT history

LT06 MGE is a purple petrol MINI first used on 7 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LT06 MGE purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,501 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT06 MGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT06 MGE was last recorded at 74,501 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,702 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,799 miles
Average per year
3,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,501 miles
  • 2025 – 68,702 miles
  • 2024 – 63,414 miles
  • 2023 – 59,109 miles
  • 2022 – 54,867 miles
  • 2021 – 51,325 miles
  • 2020 – 44,389 miles
  • 2019 – 33,231 miles
  • 2018 – 21,055 miles
  • 2017 – 20,267 miles
  • 2015 – 19,014 miles
  • 2014 – 17,579 miles
  • 2013 – 13,181 miles
  • 2012 – 10,326 miles
  • 2011 – 8,260 miles
  • 2010 – 6,599 miles
  • 2009 – 4,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,501 miles (+5,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    955288990362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,702 miles (+5,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    946340744692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass63,414 miles (+4,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,414 miles
    Test number
    541103060314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,109 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    200081768639
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail59,109 miles (+4,242)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    251482380618
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine Filler cap missing, now replaced (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    560979199139
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail54,867 miles (+3,542)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    519555026943
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass51,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    573999477723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,325 miles (+6,936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    176128376191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass44,389 miles (+11,158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    144506807878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    901110012540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,231 miles (+12,176)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,231 miles
    Test number
    384537700634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass21,055 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,055 miles
    Test number
    501096876226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,267 miles (+1,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    839726216507
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass19,014 miles (+1,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,014 miles
    Test number
    949273675042
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass17,579 miles (+4,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,579 miles
    Test number
    168589754410
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracked not showing cords at time of test

  17. Pass13,181 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,181 miles
    Test number
    119332273041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,326 miles
    Test number
    565836382019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail10,326 miles (+2,066)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,326 miles
    Test number
    788046782033
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass8,260 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,260 miles
    Test number
    637283951024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail6,599 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,599 miles
    Test number
    152813650430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass6,599 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,599 miles
    Test number
    632813950087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    4,830 miles
    Test number
    892900759043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT06 MGE

Does LT06 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT06 MGE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT06 MGE?
The MOT on LT06 MGE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT06 MGE done?
LT06 MGE was recorded at 74,501 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
Has LT06 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT06 MGE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LT06 MGE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT06 MGE find?
LT06 MGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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